How to mitigate heat stress in cattle
30th July 2020
With temperatures forecast to rise above 25°C, cattle producers should be prepared to mitigate the negative effects of heat stress on their beef and dairy animals.
Dismay over dairy competition fronted by Dragon’s Den investor
29th July 2020
Farmers have spoken out in defence of the dairy sector after it was announced that Dragon’s Den investor Deborah Meaden has partnered with the charity PETA, as part of a competition encouraging farmers to switch from milk production to growing crops for plant-based alternatives.
Mis-labelled meat ‘slaughtered in Pacific Ocean’
28th July 2020
A shopper in Plymouth was left bewildered when he bought a rump steak from a wholesaler, only to find the label said it was slaughtered in Kiribati, nearly 9,000 miles from the UK in the Pacific Ocean.
‘Significant changes’ to Pasture for Life certification standards
24th July 2020
The Pasture-Fed Livestock Association has published its latest set of Certification Standards, listing what cattle and sheep producers must do to apply the ‘Pasture for Life’ marketing symbol on their produce.
Bovine TB vaccine trials “a major step forward”
22nd July 2020
World-leading bovine TB cattle vaccination trials are set to begin in England and Wales after a major breakthrough by government scientists.
App transforms dairy herd feeding
16th July 2020
The Cowconnect app package for weighing and feeding transforms how you feed your cows, and mixes a daily ration matched to changing levels of herd performance.
Healthy heifer: Hitting 24 months
9th July 2020
Youngstock rearing is one of the top three costs for most dairy businesses, but perhaps a better way is to look at it as an investment in your future. This is one area where the returns can be significant and long-term.
Taking the stress out of running a pedigree herd
9th July 2020
Cambridgeshire farmer Helen Parr says using the Herdwatch app to manage her herd of 170 cattle, has taken the stress out of her work and given her back time with her family.
The next generation of feed management
9th July 2020
Innovative app package and weigh system Cowconnect is the next generation in dairy feed management systems – offering a ‘plug and play’ solution that is compatible with all brands of feed mixer wagon.
Balancing energy sources to maintain dairy herd health and fertility
8th July 2020
Balancing the correct choice of energy sources and buffer feeding will be key to optimising dairy herd productivity, advises nutritional supplement manufacturer UFAC-UK, in the light of seasonal lower grass yields.
New Campaign Urges Consumers to ‘Make It’ with Lamb
7th July 2020
The first phase of a GB-wide campaign encouraging consumers to ‘Make it’ with lamb is set to launch this month.
The power of protein
7th July 2020
Dairy webinar to highlight lower feed costs and reduced environmental impact
